MRSA in LTC

It all depends on where the MRSA is. If it's in the nares, we treat for 10 days with bactroban. We don't keep those residents isolated or have any special precautions for them.
If it's in a wound-contact precautions....same for urine. No private room needed.
If they are MRSA positive in their sputum and are coughing, we keep them in a private room. If they go out for therapy or whatever, then they wear a mask.
Guaranteed if you cultured your staff, at least 50% would test positive for MRSA in the nares.